The Dartmouth Vietnam Project

The Interviewers

All Dartmouth Vietnam Project interviews are conducted by undergraduate students. Students spend several weeks learning about the theories and foundations of oral history, conducting research about the Vietnam War, developing strong interviewing skills, and becoming familiar with digital recording equipment. A cross-curricular team of faculty, archivists, librarians, and technologists guide students through this experiential learning initiative. After studying the origins and ethics of oral history, observing oral historians in action, and delving into primary source research, students create interviews with members of the Dartmouth community who experienced the Vietnam War years first hand.